Legal Assistant (6m FTC)

As a Legal Assistant at Dealfront, your primary duties will include providing support to the General Counsel, organizing and maintaining legal records, conducting legal research, and liaising with internal teams on various legal matters. You'll also help ensure compliance with legal regulations and assist in contract management tasks.

To qualify for the Legal Assistant position at Dealfront, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Law or Legal Studies, along with 1-2 years of experience in a legal role, particularly within a tech or SaaS environment. Strong communication skills in both English and German are essential.

Dealfront embraces a remote-first culture, allowing our Legal Assistant to enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work fully remotely, in an office, or a hybrid model. This setup supports a balanced work-life dynamic while fostering efficient collaboration with the team.

The ideal Legal Assistant at Dealfront should have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a basic understanding of contract law and corporate governance. Proficiency in English and German, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, is also crucial.

At Dealfront, we are committed to the professional growth of our employees. Our Legal Assistant will have opportunities to work on diverse legal matters and receive mentorship and support from the legal team, ensuring a robust learning experience during the 6-month contract.

When answering this question, highlight your previous roles where you contributed to legal documentation, emphasizing your attention to detail and organization. Provide specific examples of contracts you managed or legal documents you prepared.

In response to this question, mention any legal research platforms you have used, such as LexisNexis or Westlaw. Explain how you effectively utilized these tools to gather relevant legal information and stay updated on regulations.

Discuss your strategies for keeping up with legal developments. This could include subscribing to legal newsletters, attending webinars, or participating in online legal forums. Show that you have a proactive approach to ensuring compliance.

To answer this question effectively, share examples of how you managed deadlines in a previous role, providing insights into your time management techniques and any tools you used to prioritize tasks.

Use this opportunity to illustrate your communication skills. Provide a concrete example where you simplified legal jargon into layman's terms, ensuring that the other party understood the implications clearly.

Your answer should reflect your understanding of Dealfront’s mission and values. Discuss your interest in working in the tech sector, and highlight your desire to contribute to a company that prioritizes compliance and transparency.

Share a specific instance where you actively collaborated with team members on a legal project. Discuss the role you played, how you contributed to the team’s success, and the outcome of your collaboration.

When addressing this question, elaborate on your organizational skills and attention to detail. Provide examples of systems or strategies you've implemented to manage legal records efficiently.

Demonstrate your understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection by describing policies or practices you've followed in previous roles to ensure sensitive information remains secure.

Your response should reflect your interests in various legal aspects relevant to the role. Share specific areas you are drawn to, such as contract law or corporate governance, and explain why they resonate with you professionally.